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Russia, China sign deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties
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Russia, China sign deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties

Russia and China have taken a bold step to deepen their energy partnership by finalizing a legally binding
China offers visa-free travel to Russian citizens on a one-year trial basis
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China offers visa-free travel to Russian citizens on a one-year trial basis

China has announced a one-year, trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Russia, enabling them to enter
The US miscalculated: India moves closer to Russia and China amid western pressure
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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The US miscalculated: India moves closer to Russia and China amid western pressure

The United States’ efforts to draw India firmly into its strategic fold are increasingly seen as a miscalculation,
SCO leaders condemn Israel and U.S. military strikes on Iran
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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SCO leaders condemn Israel and U.S. military strikes on Iran

At the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, member nations jointly denounced military strikes carried out
Indian travel to U.S. drops 8% in June, first decline in over two decades
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Indian travel to U.S. drops 8% in June, first decline in over two decades

India saw an 8% drop in the number of visitors traveling to the United States in June 2025,
Pakistan, Armenia formally establish diplomatic relations at SCO summit in China
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Pakistan, Armenia formally establish diplomatic relations at SCO summit in China

In a historic development on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Pakistan and Armenia
Lithuania installs anti-tank obstacles along its border with Russia and Belarus
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Lithuania installs anti-tank obstacles along its border with Russia and Belarus

Lithuania has completed the installation of concrete anti-tank barriers, known as “dragon’s teeth”, along unused crossings on its
India became Ukraine's top diesel supplier in July as Trump slaps punitive tariffs on New Delhi over Russian oil imports
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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India became Ukraine’s top diesel supplier in July as Trump slaps punitive tariffs on New Delhi over Russian oil imports

In a striking turn of events, India emerged as Ukraine’s largest diesel supplier in July 2025, accounting for
Indian PM Modi in Tianjin for SCO summit, first China visit since 2018
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Indian PM Modi in Tianjin for SCO summit, first China visit since 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived today in Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking
North Korea posts fastest growth in 8 years in 2024, driven by Russia ties, Seoul says
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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North Korea posts fastest growth in 8 years in 2024, driven by Russia ties, Seoul says

The Bank of Korea (BOK) attributed this upswing to a surge in production sectors such as manufacturing, construction
Russia’s Arctic LNG-2 delivers first cargo to China ahead of Putin’s visit
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Russia’s Arctic LNG-2 delivers first cargo to China ahead of Putin’s visit

Russia’s long-idle Arctic LNG-2 project has dispatched its first successful shipment of liquefied natural gas to China, a
India's Russian oil imports set to rise in September despite 50% US tariff
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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India’s Russian oil imports set to rise in September despite 50% US tariff

India is preparing to increase its imports of Russian oil by 10–20% in September 2025, despite the Trump
UK, France, Germany officially activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran, notify UN Security Council
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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UK, France, Germany officially activate ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran, notify UN Security Council

The European powers known as the E3—the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—formally activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, initiating
Hungary sanctions Ukrainian commander over repeated Druzhba pipeline attacks
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Hungary sanctions Ukrainian commander over repeated Druzhba pipeline attacks

Hungary has imposed a sweeping travel ban on the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, identified as Robert
Hungary sues EU over using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Hungary sues EU over using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Hungary has filed a legal challenge against the European Union, contesting the bloc’s decision to channel profits from
Putin and Kim to join Xi at China’s World War II victory parade in Beijing 
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Putin and Kim to join Xi at China’s World War II victory parade in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to join Chinese President Xi
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect

On August 27, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Indian exports officially came into force, doubling the duty
IAEA inspectors return to Iran as top security council weighs green light for inspections
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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IAEA inspectors return to Iran as top security council weighs green light for inspections

IAEA inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since Tehran suspended cooperation following Israeli and U.S.
Germany pledges to provide Ukraine with €9bn annually
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Germany pledges to provide Ukraine with €9bn annually

Germany has committed to providing Ukraine with €9 billion in annual support over the coming years, a pledge
China denies media reports of willingness to join Ukraine peacekeeping forces
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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China denies media reports of willingness to join Ukraine peacekeeping forces

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun telling reporters in Beijing that the reports “are not true” and that China’s